[{"RecallID":10114,"RecallNumber":"25071","RecallDate":"2024-12-19T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves SKIL brand 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries that were manufactured before May 1, 2021. \"SKIL\" and \"PWRCORE 40\" are printed on the batteries. The recalled batteries were sold individually under the model number BY8708-00 for use with all SKIL 40V tools and were also sold in a combination kit with SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Push Mowers (Model #PM 4910-10) or SKIL 40V Brushless 20-in Self-Propelled Mowers (Model #SM4910-10). Only the battery is recalled. The model number BY8708-00 and manufacturing date code, which is the first three digits of the 9-digit serial number, are located on a nameplate on the top of the battery pack near the battery terminals. The following manufacturing date codes are included Date Code (in Serial Number) Manufacturing Date 911XXXXXX Nov-19 912XXXXXX Dec-19 026XXXXXX Jun-20 027XXXXXX Jul-20 028XXXXXX Aug-20 029XXXXXX Sep-20 030XXXXXX Oct-20 031XXXXXX Nov-20 121XXXXXX Jan-21 122XXXXXX Feb-21 123XXXXXX Mar-21 124XXXXXX Apr-21","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Chervon-North-America-Recalls-SKIL-40V-50Ah-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-for-SKIL-Lawnmowers-and-Outdoor-Tools-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard","Title":"Chervon North America Recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries for SKIL Lawnmowers and Outdoor Tools Due to Fire and Burn Hazard","ConsumerContact":"Chervon North America toll-free at 833-476-5325 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at BY8708-00recall@na.chervongroup.com, or online at www.skil.com/recalls or www.skil.com and click on \"PRODUCT RECALLS\" at the top of the page for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2024-12-19T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"SKIL 40V 5.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 63,000 (In addition, about 359 in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/skil-pwr-core-40tm-lithium-50ah-40v-battery-packs-recalled-due-potential-fire-and-burn"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/skil-1.jpg","Caption":"Recalled SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Battery, model BY8708-00"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/skil-2.png","Caption":"Nameplate located on housing of the recalled battery shows model number and manufacturing date code (first 3 digits of serial number)"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"The firm has received 100 reports of thermal incidents involving the batteries including overheating, melting, smoking and fire. These included eight reports of minor burns and/or smoke inhalation and 49 reports of related property damage."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Lowe's and other hardware and home improvement stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Lowes.com from October 2019 through December 2024 for about $170 (for batteries sold individually) and about $400 (for combination kits with lawnmowers).","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Chervon North America Inc., of Naperville, Illinois","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lithium-ion batteries and contact Chervon for a free replacement or refund for the price of the battery. Consumers should register for the recall online at www.skil.com/recalls. Chervon will provide a battery collection kit for the consumer to return the recalled battery and will provide the requested remedy upon return of the recalled battery."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Refund"},{"Option":"Replace"}]}]